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It was already dark by the time he returned from eating dinner. The thick darkness covered the entire Residence of Prime Minister. However, Lian Fang felt as if a heavy stone had been lifted from his heart. It was the most relaxed time of the past few days.

A few days later, Esteemed Empress Dowager's birthday arrived. This time, the emperor had long since given the order to do as he pleased in the palace hall. A few months ago, he had personally urged the palace overseer to preside over the event.

Among them, the birthday feast recipe and various etiquette, as well as with the banquet staff list, the emperor asked about all.

The Prime Minister's Estate was both a royal family and an important official of the imperial court. Naturally, it was included in the list of invitations.

The people who were going to the palace for the birthday celebration were: his mother, the first wife of the First-grade, Lian Yanqing, Lian Xiangyue, Lian Yifeng, Lian Yanfeng, Lian Yantao, second, third and fourth chamber. However, because it was inconvenient for him to go because of his pregnancy, the first wife stayed in the palace.

The Xiao family and Lian Shiya were originally on the list, but when their mother saw them, she erased their names. If anyone asked, they would say that the Xiao family was pregnant and Shi Ya'er's filial piety would stay with them.

When Lian Shiya heard about this, she felt that it was unfair. She went to her mother to seek justice, and her mother only lightly said:

"Do you dare to raise your head when you see Princess An Guo's words?"

"Now I finally understand, as long as Princess An Guo is here one day, I will never be able to appear at those splendid banquets. She's really too fierce, it's just a piece of clothing, do you really have to go so far for me?"

Thinking back to the past and then looking back at the days when she couldn't even wear a red dress, Shiya felt extremely depressed.

But, who told her to offend the princess of An Guo? Of course, a single piece of clothing wasn't important, but no one was allowed to touch the face of the princess of An Guo.

Not only wasn't she angry, she even said, "It's better if we can't go. Right now is an excellent time."

Lian Shiya was stunned, she stopped losing her temper and asked, "Mom, when is it?"

"The empress dowager pretty much went to the palace on her birthday. If it wasn't for the slip tire, what's the best time? It'd be much easier for her to make a move against the Fuan Courtyard without the presence of Moon."

"Mother has already thought of a way?" Lian Shiya's eyes shone as she asked.

"Just you wait." Xiao Shi picked up the "Body Nourishing Medicinal Solution" and slowly poured it into the bowl. After that, she gently threw the bowl on the ground.

Lian Shiya's entire body trembled.

On the day of the birthday banquet, the Lian Clan's luxurious carriage entered the palace.

On that day, from the imperial throne of the palace to the outer steps of the palace, all the way to the two sides under the eaves of the north gate, there were over a hundred seats for Wang Gong and the Minister of Civil and Martial Arts, arranged according to rank.

All the imperial relatives and ministers were led in by the True Sun Sect, and led by eunuchs and palace maids. They had to pass through a total of ten palace gates in a row before they could enter the palace.

"Elder sister, look." When he reached the door of the sixth palace, he called for Lian Meng Yue and touched her with his hand.

When he raised his head to look, he discovered that the people of the Xiao family had arrived as well. He saw the Xiao family's eldest son, Xiao Shan, Xiao He, and Xiao Hu looking over as well, followed by the Duke of Xiao, Xiao Zhenhai, and Madam Xiao.

"Duke Xiao, what a coincidence." Lian Yanqing cupped his hands together and said loudly.

"Lian Xiang, indeed a coincidence." Xiao Zhenhai replied with a bow. His sharp gaze landed on Lian Meng Yue. His eyes narrowed slightly as he looked at her with an inquiring gaze.

Last time, when he had used the emperor's weakness to beat down Lian Rubing, he had thought that she would undoubtedly die, and was having a peaceful time of sleep without worry. However, after hearing about the strange matter of 'meeting spring with dead wood', not only was she released, she was even given a reward by the emperor, and after his investigation, he discovered that the people who had entered the palace that day, other than the Lian Family, there was also the princess of An Kingdom, Feng Yunzheng. Even these people were involved, but she was just a silly little girl who used such a powerful person, so he had underestimated her.

Lian Ruyue noticed Xiao Zhen Hai's gaze and did not avoid it. Instead, she faced his gaze and revealed a slight smile.

Xiao Zhenhai frowned and his heart sank!

This silly little girl was mocking him! He, Xiao Zhenhai, had fought an illustrious battle all his life. Even the Emperor himself had once led a group of princes to the True Sun Sect to personally welcome him. Yet she dared to laugh at him in such an undisguised manner! He had never suffered such contempt before!

His hand abruptly tightened its grip on the sword at his waist. If it were anywhere else, he would definitely have cut off this little girl's head!

When Lian Meng noticed Xiao Zhenhai's unfriendly gaze, he took a step forward and placed Lian Ru Yue behind him. He clasped his hands together and said, "Greetings, Imperial Duke."

Xiao Zhenhai's gaze had no choice but to shift from Lian Ru Yue to the son of the Lian family. He looked at him indifferently with disdain. With a single glance, Lian Yan Qing's son looked like a jade-faced young master.

"Alright." He replied gruffly.

"Duke of Guo, please unsheathe your sword." At this moment, an old eunuch walked over, his hands raised in unison as he nodded his head. At this door, everyone entering the palace would have to take off their weapons.

Xiao Zhenhai's gaze was fixed on Lian Ru Yue. He had a stern expression on his face as if he wanted to execute Lian Ru Yue. He slowly removed the sword from his waist and passed it to the eunuch.

Following that, the three Xiao brothers also took out their swords.

"Let's go!"

Xiao Zhenhai retracted his gaze and led his family past the sixth palace gate. After leaving the Lian family far behind, he arrogantly entered the palace.

Xiao He suddenly stopped and came back to his senses. He smiled at Lian Ru Yue. His smile was as deep as the sea, causing others to be puzzled.

"Hmph." Lian Yan Qing snorted coldly and said, "You ignorant old fool."

"There's no need to worry so much. We're here today to celebrate Esteemed Empress Dowager's birthday, so don't stir up trouble." His mother, who was walking in the middle, warned everyone.

"Yes." Everyone replied and continued to walk forward.

Don't get into trouble? Lian Ru Yue lightly smiled. How was this possible? Judging from Xiao He's smile just now, it was obviously a whirlpool.

"Big Sister, what do you think Xiao He meant by smiling at you like this earlier?" Lian Meng walked to the side and asked in a low voice.

"Anyway, it won't be a friendly smile." Lian Ruyue said, then she said to Lian Fu, "Ji'er, you must also be careful, do you understand?"

What was the meaning of this? The person who tried to assassinate him wanted him to die in this palace.

The family continued walking forward, and even underneath their calm expression, their hearts gradually began to move. The last time they entered the palace, they were escorted by the emperor's guards to the palace, but she didn't have the time to take a good look at this palace.